Finnish Rice Pudding

Finnish Rice Pudding

1 ½ cups white basmati rice

1 ½ cups water

2 cups heavy cream

6 cups whole milk

4 Tablespoons butter

1 ½ teaspoons salt

1 3-inch long cinnamon stick

2 egg yolks

1/3 cup granulated sugar

½ teaspoon ground cardamom

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ cup blanched, slivered almonds, toasted to a light brown

In a large saucepan, combine rice and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Stir in cream, milk, butter, salt and cinnamon stick.

Simmer on low heat, uncovered until mixture is thickened and rice is cooked through, about 30 minutes.

Combine 2 egg yolks with granulated sugar and whisk into rice mixture.

Add ground cardamom, nutmeg and vanilla extract.

Stir in toasted, blanched, slivered almonds. You may serve hot or cold with fruit soup.

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